What happened on Sunday October 06, 2013?

About October 6th, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: American forces captured Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai (Abu Anas al-Liby), a Libyan militant wanted for the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. The capture ended a 15-year manhunt and carried a $5 million bounty.
  • Day of the week: October 6th, 2013 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus
  • Popular movie: Man of Steel directed by Zack Snyder

More about October 6th, 2013? See below for more news and curiosities on October 6th, 2013.

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October 06, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 2013:

  • U.S. Captures Al Qaeda Operative American forces captured Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai (Abu Anas al-Liby), a Libyan militant wanted for the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania. The capture ended a 15-year manhunt and carried a $5 million bounty.
  • Suicide Bombing in Baghdad A suicide bomber detonated explosives in a crowded cafe in a Sunni neighborhood of Baghdad, killing dozens, mostly Shiite pilgrims. The attack escalated sectarian tensions, drawing comparisons with the Syrian conflict.
  • Mediterranean Sea Migrant Shipwreck A tragic maritime disaster potentially resulting in 325-363 migrant deaths, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by refugees attempting to cross the Mediterranean.
  • Violent Protests in Egypt on Suez Canal Anniversary On the 40th anniversary of Egypt's crossing of the Suez Canal in 1973, violent clashes erupted between supporters of former president Mohamed Morsi and his opponents, resulting in at least 53 fatalities. These protests were part of the ongoing Islamist political unrest in Egypt following the military coup.
  • Navy SEALs Raid in Somalia A U.S. Navy SEAL team attempted a raid against an al Shabab leader in Somalia, linked to the recent Kenyan shopping mall terrorist attack. The mission was aborted before capturing or neutralizing the target.
  • Car Bomb Explosions in Iraq Two car bombs detonated in a village near Tal Afar, Iraq, causing multiple casualties and continuing the pattern of insurgent violence following the U.S. military withdrawal.
  • Militant Attack in West Bank Settlement A child was injured during a militant attack at an Israeli settlement in the West Bank, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.
  • Shooting Incident in Tibet People's Liberation Army soldiers reportedly fired into a crowd in Biru county, Tibet Autonomous Region, resulting in 60 people being injured. This incident underscores ongoing tensions in the region.
  • Shooting at Motorcycle Clubhouse A violent incident at a motorcycle clubhouse in Fresno, California, resulted in one fatality and twelve injuries, demonstrating ongoing urban violence issues.
  • Treve Wins Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Filly Treve maintained her unbeaten record by winning the prestigious 2013 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe horse racing event.

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October 06, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 06, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Verona : 1 - 4
  • Catania - Genoa : 1 - 1
  • Juventus - Milan : 3 - 2
  • Lazio - Fiorentina : 0 - 0
  • Napoli - Livorno : 4 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Kortrijk : 0 - 1
  • Gent - Genk : 1 - 2
  • Waregem - Standard : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Hamburg : 0 - 5

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Ingolstadt : 0 - 1
  • Frankfurt FSV - Erzgebirge Aue : 3 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Cottbus : 0 - 0
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What day of the week was October 06, 2013?


October 06, 2013 was a Sunday and it was the 279th day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 2013 can also be written as 10/6/2013 in the US and as 6/10/2013 in UK and Europe.

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October 06, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 06, 2013:

  • Ulysses Curtis

    American-canadian football player and coach (b. 1926).

  • Rift Fournier

    American screenwriter and producer (b. 1936).

  • Nico van Kampen

    Dutch physicist and academic (b. 1921).

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October 06, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 06, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 06, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 2013 was Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

  1. - Wrecking Ball youtube
  2. - Roar youtube
  3. - Royals youtube
  4. - Wake Me Up! youtube
  5. - Blurred Lines youtube

October 06, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 2013 was Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

  1. - Blurred Lines
  2. - Holy Grail
  3. - Hold On, We're Going Home
  4. - Berzerk youtube
  5. - Lolly
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October 06, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 06, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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October 06, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 06, 2013 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 2013 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 06, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:39 am and setting at 08:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 19, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Oct 18, 2013.

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How old is someone born on October 06, 2013?


Someone born on October 06, 2013 is:

11 years 4 months old,

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